Kalani Simpson

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine continue to support state’s COVID efforts

Latest effort collect, organizes resources to train frontline providers, first responders, others

May 14, 2020

UNMC among few to offer Master of Diagnostic Cytology

Regental approval of the program enables first class to enter in fall 2022

Apr 17, 2020

UNMC sets another record for research funding at just over $138 million

Recruitment of outstanding scientists cited as key to growth

Jan 15, 2020

Shaun Grammer named new director of Division of Physician Assistant Education

Grammer has served as associate professor in physician assistant education since July 2018.

Nov 1, 2019

UNMC study: New heart pump improves on previous models

Will provide patients with important option for serious heart problems

Jun 12, 2019

Left: John Um, M.D., surgical director of cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support programs and Brian Lowes, M.D., Ph.D., Angle Presidential Chair of Cardiology

UNMC leads nation in repayment rates for Pell Grant recipients

90 percent of UNMC Pell Grant recipients in UNMC’s bachelor’s-level programs have paid into the principal of their student loans after five years.

Feb 8, 2019

OPS leader Logan visits High School Alliance

Cheryl Logan, Ed.D., superintendent of Omaha Public Schools, visited UNMC to learn more about program.

Feb 7, 2019

Cheryl Logan, Ed.D., superintendent of Omaha Public Schools, chats with High School Alliance students.

Omaha couple, advocate for education/patient safety to receive UNMC awards

An Omaha couple that have been longtime community leaders and philanthropists, and a national leader in health-professionals education and patient safety, will be honored.

May 3, 2018

Art Lifts and Heals the Spirit

When Marcia O’Donovan underwent treatment for lymphoma, she says it was art that rested her soul. "It really does make a huge difference," she said, "in regaining your strength and spirit." It’s because cancer knocks you so low, she said. It makes you realize you can’t do this on your own. It makes patients and […]

Sep 20, 2017

Easi-CRISPR: A Breakthrough in Genome Engineering

A study published May 17 in the journal Genome Biology shows how highly popular, custom genetically engineered animal models are easily generated using a new, patent-pending technology called Easi (Efficient additions with ssDNA inserts)-CRISPR. Easi-CRISPR allows researchers to create these much-needed animal models at previously unheard of rates and significantly lower cost. "With Easi-CRISPR, creating […]

Sep 20, 2017